There are no other places (curious vervet),
that have African faces (smiling impala).
The animals you see here (Confident Southern Yellow Billed Hornbill)
are full of the joy (Square Lipped White Rhino)
of being free (African Elephant).
Much more free (Kudu)
than you and me (waterbuck).
Wild zebra send cheers to you from the still remaining free creatures of Africa~
Mighty and Majestic faces, I especially like the vervet – where did they get this name?
I don’t know how it was named. It is an old world monkey and it’s coat looks like soft velvet so let’s pretend that it why it’s called a vervet!! 😉 😉
Lovely pics and words! That kudo is amazing looking! I’ve never seen a picture of it before!
The kudu is gorgoues isn’t he! I got pics of several grazers I have never seen before, sable antelope, eland, roan antelope, and several of the really interesting nyalas, steenbok and duikers too! So many interesing antelopes!
Each one of these worthy of National Geographic!
Oh, so nice! ❤
África me fascina. Impresiona la variedad de fauna, su riqueza de flora, sus diferentes paisajes… En fin, tiene un atractivo especial. Por algo fue la cuna de la Humanidad.
Sí, estoy de acuerdo con usted acerca de Africa. Es simplemente un lugar increíble y yo volvere. Es donde todos venimos de <3!
Now I know you are having a great time…
Oh yes!!! Magical~
Tolle Fotos wünsche von Herzen ein gutes Wochenende lieber Gruß und große Umarmung Gislinde
Danke Gislinde. Es ist wunderbar, von Ihnen zu horen. Ich wurde in einen Blog Besuch vor ein paar Tagen und konnte einen Weg, um einen Kommentar nicht zu finden. Ich wollte dir nur sagen, dass ich liebe deine schone Beitrige.
wonderful – thanks for the uplifting portraits – the zebras are my fav
Aren’t they beautiful creatures!
🙂
What an amazing journey you have had in Africa Cindy. These photos of the animals in the wild have a look of freedom too, it’s in their eyes, that they never have in a zoo.
Exactly! I am so glad you can see the difference in the eyes too! To me the entire demeanor of these creatures in the wild is so very different than the ones we see in cages. I support zoos because they aid in conservation of endangered species, but this should be their primary purpose, and they need to utilize an open spaces philosophy.
I agree with that philosophy too Cindy, but it is sad to see the lions and tigers pacing around in a zoo
I know, heartbreaking. A type of captivity psychosis~
So sad
Stunning photos, Cindy. So good I’ve enjoyed them twice! RH
Oh, how lovely of you to share!
Great photos, as always, Cindy, and a good message. Really like the way the sun is shining through the Yellow Hornbill’s bill. –Curt
Thank you Curt. Isn’t that hornbill a stunner! South Africa has amazing birds~
Amazing everything from a wildlife perspective. 🙂 Glad to have you there capturing it. –Curt
ahhhh, thank you my friend!
Love your blog!
Awwww……
❤
Wow!!!!! Amazing photos.
So happy you enjoyed it!
Join in my movie!
Thanks, I’ll check it out…..
You photograph ANY critters well! I really enjoyed these. Cheers back to you!
Awwwww, love the critters and their expressive faces. Thank you so much my friend and cheers to you~
Wonderful images to bring me right back to Africa! Thank you for that, Cindy.
Thank you for coming along with me! Makes it even more memorable~
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You are very thoughtful Sharon. Thank you!
Simply stunning, Cindy. Takes my breath away. Well done.
Awwww, makes my morning Jamie! Thank you~
Beautiful presentation of magnificent animals Cindy, all special, and all giving joy to those who appreciate their beauty and place on Earth.
Such beautiful sentiments! ❤
They all made us smile, Cindy. Pawkisses for a wonderful weekend 🙂 ❤
Happy Saturday to you my friend & cheers too~
why in the world would you get so near to those creatures, they are beautiful, but you are a dare devil!
Never had a problem. One just needs to attempt to limit the element of surprise which can result in problems, and pay close attention to, respect, the animal’s body language, the same thing I did for all the years I was a shrink.
I got nervous a couple of times though, once when I was chased off by a aggressive baboon. I did photograph him chasing me though which was a positive! The second time I got nervous was in our car when an entire herd, many hundreds, of Cape Buffalo, surrounded us. We were trapped by them for around half an hour. I know they are more dangerous when alone, but still it was nerve-racking……Also we happened upon a rhino by surprise who was much too close, and a vervet bit a woman several times in the rump. I did get a photo of that too as I ran to help her. No one else saw it, but she did give out a loud yelp. Didn’t break her skin though which would have happened if the vervet had wanted to really injure her.
I’ve been to Africa twice. On the first trip we had no problems whatsoever while alone. The only problem happened when we went on a ranger led game drive. He didn’t respect a bull elephant in musk, got way too close and ignored the rage. We got charged and the ranger pulled out his rifle and nearly shot the ellie and it was all his fault. My son was with me and I remember looking at him during the charge, and he was laughing in amazement at this incredible animal. It’s all good. Wild animals are more civilized than lots of people.
Sorry for the delay response, well you certainly got to write a novel about your experiences. The title could be ” Cindy in the wild”, quite interesting stories happened to you in Africa. Plus you where a shrink? That was an interesting fact to know, I don´t know how people do that job, the hole day listening to other peoples problems, it would depress me or anger me one of the two….or both.
Beautifully captured, and still free! Hugs.
Amazing and sobering that one can detect so clearly the difference in affect in a wild animal in it’s natrural environment, vs a wild animal in a zoo.
Wildflowers too….I used to pick bouquets of them as a child and soon learned how quickly they would fade, in the house.
Yes, I did the same, and they drop all their pollen on the table. Sad~
Very pretty those faces…nearly as pretty as Wolfies!! 🙂
Well, Wolfie is in a class of his own! 😉
So many beautiful animals, Cindy! Thanks for sharing your wonderful safari with us!
Thank you more for coming with me Eliza
I’ve always had a great love of the animals of Africa, and you’ve only reinforced it with these beautiful pics,, Cuz. 🙂
Yes, we share that love cuz! ❤
There is just something about zebras. My favorite African animal.
It is so interesting to see them in groups at differing distances. The stripes form fascinating optical illusions!
OMG!! The Zebra are my fave out of this cavalcade of beauties! Cindy… well… just… WOW!!
Aren’t they marvelous creatures! I have some optical illusion photos with the zebras. I finally got why their coloration pattern is confusing to predators, from different angles and distances they morph and change, becomming quite confusing. The camera got confused and the optical illlusions this produced were interesting. They say big cat’s vision is confused by zebras. I can see why….Thank you Resa and be well my friend~ ❤
I certainly hope they can stay free…. and safe. Great pics.
Yes, Kruger is an impressive conservation park, very devoted to animal conservation. I think there were poachers when we were there because the police and army were all over the nothern part of the park one day and we never saw them again.
You take wonderful pictures. Those are handsome animals.
Aren’t they wonderful! It is so different to see them free. Hope all is well with you and the family Brenda~
All is well except my shoulder is freezing up. Physical therapy in my future. If it’s not one thing, it’s another. 🙂
I had that and it isn’t fun. It did go away on it’s own though, after about 6 months! I hope you are better soon~
That first photo…so that’s where cousin Joe went. Thanks! I’ll tell aunt Mable.
Laughing, you do that! 😉
Great photos – which bring a smile to my face too.
Ahhhhh, very pleased, thank you!
Such a wonderful gallery dear Cindy! ⭐ I love it… All my best wishes! Aquileana 😀
So happy you enjoyed them my friend and Happy Weekend!
Hast Du die Fotos alle in freier Wildbahn gemacht? Great, Chapeau!!!
Ja alles in der Natur entnommen, in Kruger National Park, South Africa ~
I see what you did there. 😉
Amazing images!
And – love you you put it all together.
I LOVE your blog. I feel like I’m always traveling.
{Hugs}
You are traveling! With me. Virtually! And I love having you along~ ❤
Awww…Thanks.
I feel the love! ❤
It’s fun like almost all animals take supermodel poses.
Your photos look great bravo!
Friendly,
They do don’t they! Laughing. Very nice of them too! 😉
Amazing one and all. Loved your dear verse too Cindy ❤
Awwww, thank you and so glad you did!
I love those big deltoid shaped ears of the African elephant.
The shape of the African continent which formed these magnificent beasts!
You bring the magic of life alive in the presence of all these wonderful spirits created by our God.
He entrusted us with such a beautiful world, it is a sorrowful shame we didn’t honor his creation more than we have.